A Peace of Paradise

A Peace of Paradise is a spacious oceanfront vacation home in Butler Beach, built for the kind of St. Augustine trip where the beach is the center of the day. With 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and room for up to 13 guests, this 2,800 square foot home gives extended families, two-family trips, and larger groups the space to stay together without feeling stacked on top of each other.

The House

The setting is exactly what guests hope for when they search for an oceanfront St. Augustine beach house. From the back of the home, a private boardwalk leads over the dunes to the sand, with the pool and dune line between the house and the shoreline. It is easy to picture the rhythm of the stay here: coffee on the deck, a quick walk to the beach, a pool break in the afternoon, then a quiet evening with the sound of the ocean close by.

The private pool is one of the biggest strengths of the home. Beach days are wonderful, but a pool gives families another way to enjoy the outdoors without packing up every towel, chair, and snack. Pool heat may be available seasonally for an additional fee when arranged in advance, which can make the pool even more useful during cooler parts of the year.

Outdoor living is a big part of A Peace of Paradise. The home includes multiple decks and porches, including a second-story balcony overlooking the Atlantic and a shaded ground-level porch for quieter mornings or evening conversations. Guests can spread out between the pool, porch, deck, and beach instead of spending the whole trip in one shared space.

Inside, the home is designed for group comfort. Two separate living rooms give everyone breathing room, with comfortable seating, TVs, and games for downtime after the beach. That layout is especially helpful for multi-generation stays. Kids can settle into one room while adults relax in another, or the whole group can come together when it is time for a movie, a meal, or a planning session for the next day.

The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and plenty of storage. The dining area seats 6, with additional seating at the breakfast bar and outdoor dining area. For a larger group, that setup matters. Breakfast can be casual, beach lunches can be easy, and dinners at the house do not have to feel like a compromise.

The sleeping layout is practical for families and mixed groups. A Peace of Paradise has 2 king bedrooms, 2 queen bedrooms, and a bunk room, plus additional floor mattresses in the living room. Each bedroom includes its own full bathroom, which gives guests a level of privacy that is hard to find in many larger vacation rentals. The primary suite also includes a Jacuzzi tub with a one-way mirror designed to capture ocean views, and the home includes a second Jacuzzi as well.

Everyday conveniences are covered too, including high-speed Wi-Fi, cable television, air conditioning, central heat, washer and dryer, linens, towels, parking, and a fully equipped kitchen with cookware, dishes, dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove, toaster, and coffee maker. Smoking and events are not permitted.

Highlights

• 5 bedrooms
• 5.5 bathrooms
• Sleeps up to 13 guests
• 2,800 square feet
• Private boardwalk over the dunes to the beach
• Large private pool with optional seasonal heating for an additional fee
• Multiple decks and porches, including an ocean-view second-story balcony
• Two separate living rooms with TVs and games
• Each bedroom has its own full bathroom

St. Augustine

St. Augustine pairs an easy beach base with the oldest continuously occupied European-founded city in the country. Historic downtown is within reach for a day or evening out, with brick streets, bayfront views, museums, restaurants, and the city's long Spanish colonial history. A short drive north brings guests to St. Augustine Beach, where casual restaurants, coffee shops, local markets, and the pier area add more activity when the group wants it. For families, one easy off-beach outing is the Alligator Farm Zoological Park, a classic St. Augustine attraction that works well when kids need a break from the sun or the weather calls for something different.

The Area

Butler Beach is one of the best fits in the St. Augustine area for guests who want a quieter, more residential beach base. It sits south of the busier St. Augustine Beach core, with a relaxed coastal feel, wide shoreline, and easy access to the rest of the island. Guests who want to compare the area with other local beach options can start with First Choice Florida's Butler Beach vacation rentals neighborhood guide.

That quieter setting is part of what makes A Peace of Paradise work so well. This is not just a place to sleep near the ocean. The house is set up so the beach, pool, decks, and shared living areas all become part of the vacation. Families can move between the house and the sand naturally, without turning every beach visit into a full production.

Traveling with a larger group? A Peace of Paradise gives one family or group a true oceanfront home base, while nearby Butler Beach homes can help extended family stay close without putting everyone under the same roof. If your group needs additional space in the area, First Choice Florida also manages Atlantic Bliss, a five-bedroom home that sleeps up to 16, along with Margaritaville and Purple Pelican, both comfortable group homes within the same quiet stretch of beach.

A Peace of Paradise is best for guests who want a full beach-house experience in St. Augustine: oceanfront views, direct beach access, a private pool, plenty of bathrooms, and enough room for the whole group to settle in comfortably. It is relaxed, practical, and built around the reason people come to Butler Beach in the first place: time together by the ocean.